There is no more iconic 8’s race in the southern hemisphere (arguably in the world) than the Head of the Yarra, hosted by Hawthorn Rowing Club (disclaimer, my club..) I say that with pride. The Head of the Yarra was first held in 1957 and with the exception of Covid, Read more…
Welcome to today’s ‘Casual Convo’! In this episode, we’re diving into the world of the Victorian Head of the Schoolgirls Regatta, a monumental event hosting the largest single-sex regatta in the Southern hemisphere. With over 2,000 competitors across 50+ events spanning 3 thrilling days, featuring various boat classes, this regatta Read more…
Rowing is a tough and challenging sport that encompasses various forms of competition, including head racing and normal regatta racing. These two types of races differ in several key aspects, from their distance and format to their strategies and objectives. In this post, ill explore the fundamental differences between head Read more…
“A race plan is a strategic outline that details the tactics and execution strategy for a your crew during a race. It helps the team to maximize their performance by providing guidelines on pacing, stroke rates, and overall race strategy.” I don’t feel there is a clear cut answer as Read more…
As this post is based lightly on rules and regulations I feel it important to highlight a location as rules differ from place to place as well as the definitions, as I am Melbourne based I will use Melbourne as the relevant location for tis post. Victoria boasts a rich Read more…
The title speaks for itself, crashes will happen. In this episode, we delve into a real situation that occurred to me only the day before this podcast while it was still raw and fresh. This episode highlights the value of good communication and being aware if your communication is effective. Read more…
What is the coxswains number one job? What matters more than anything else? In this super short “burst” I will tell you, it is very simple!
Nerves and anxiety is something that affects all competitive rowers, coxswains and athletes in general. Its completely normal to feel these emotions, and I encourage it! It means you care and you are competitive by nature. These emotions are a natural part of the competitive experience and can be used Read more…
In this episode of the coxswains journey, we dive into the art of coxing, uncovering the essential tips and tricks that will transform you into a great coxswain. Whether you’re a novice coxswain looking to improve your skills or an experienced coxswain seeking fresh insights, this episode has got you Read more…
What happens after you hit the water on Raceday, what to be ready for and what to expect. This is what it is all about, the race! all the preparation has been done, you are organised and have planned as best you can, now to execute all that training! And Read more…